Distance from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
How far is it from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth? About 412 mi in a straight line and 503 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Cape Town and Port Elizabeth are about 412 mi (663 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 503 mi (809 km), a drive of about 8 hr 31 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 15 min.
| Straight-line distance | 412 mi / 663 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 503 mi / 809 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 8 hr 31 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 15 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $63 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -33.996, 22.018 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Cape Town to Port Elizabeth is about 412 mi (663 km) in a straight line, and roughly 503 mi (809 km) by road.